Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: A Proclamation to Panama by u.s. Government
Read the text of a proclamation to Panama by President Roosevelt, guaranteeing the independence of Panama in exchange for rights to canal construction.
US Department of State
U.s. Department of State: Albany Plan of Union, 1754
Learn all about the Albany Plan of Union from this article from the U.S. Department of State. Find out why it was proposed, what the plan would provide for, and the results.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Branches of Government
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief history of the branches of Government. Links to related sites are available.
US Department of State
U.s. Department of State: Lebanon
Scroll down on this page to read about the relationship between the U.S. and Lebanese governments. This resource also has extensive information on Lebanese history, government, politics, and economy. (Dec. 1, 2011)
Other
U.s. Angola Chamber of Commerce: Promoting u.s. Trade and Investment
The site is intended to promote U.S. companies to invest in Angola. Provides information on the Angolan economy and Angola's history.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Symbols of u.s. Government: Flag of the United States (Grades 3 5)
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief history of the American flag. Links to related sites are available.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Symbols of u.s. Government: Flag of the United States (Grades K 2)
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief history of the song American flag. Links to related sites are available.
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: u.s. Government
Module with numerous videos and links to living history sites on topics in American Government, including the Constitution, the three branches, federalism and an array of other topics.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Government Buildings: The Supreme Court
Offers a brief history and detailed description of the Supreme Court Building in Washington, DC.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: The Articles of Confederation, 1781
Gives a nice history of the Articles and also a summary of what they were and the problems that developed with their adoption. Includes links to the actual document.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Songs and Oaths: The Pledge of Allegiance (3 5)
Includes the words to the Pledge of Allegiance with accompanying facts about its history and code of rules that is appropriate for younger students.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: Marine Corps War Memorial
Provides images, a brief history of the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II, and a description of the Marine Corps War Memorial honoring the men of the United States Marine Corps who died in combat.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Declaration of Independence: 1776
Website with games and information on American government provides information on the Declaration of Independence and summarizes the history surrounding the document.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: Tomb of the Unknowns
Features the history behind the construction of the Tomb of the Unknowns and descriptive details of the tomb itself.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Songs and Oaths: America
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief history of the song "America" (My Country 'Tis of Thee). Links to related sites are available.
US Navy
U.s. Military History and National Security
An internet guide to US military history and national security. Includes links to the history of the US armed forces and specific branches as well as information on the different federal organizations involved in national security.